Creating a trust is a great way to protect your family’s future. A living trust might be the best option for you. If you live in Texas, you should know how to go about establishing this type of estate planning tool. What is a living trust? A living trust is an...
Writing a will allows the testator to grant assets to a preferred beneficiary. The document also keeps assets out of the hands of those not favored by the testator. Sometimes, estate planning involves revising a will to remove a beneficiary from the document....
Unlike ordinary families, LGBTQ families often have a hard time when planning for their estate. An estate plan is essential for everyone. In 2015, the Supreme Court made a significant decision on same-sex marriages. Despite this critical development, LGBTQ individuals...
Planning for the execution of your last will and testament requires not only drafting the initial document but planning for future changes as well. While a will doesn't have an expiration date, certain conditions can make the will difficult or impossible to execute....
Planning for the execution of your last will and testament requires not only drafting the initial document but planning for future changes as well. While a will doesn't have an expiration date, certain conditions can make the will difficult or impossible to execute....
Unfortunately, many single Texas inhabitants don't think about constructing a will. It's not uncommon for adults to think about the estate planning process after they become married or have kids. In reality, every adult should undergo the estate planning process on a...
A bequest is a gift that you include in your Texas will for a loved one or your favorite charity. Your bequest can be anything you own, whether it's a property, an investment or a few thousand dollars. In particular, leaving a bequest to charity has several advantages...
When planning your estate, it can be tempting to make a holographic will. These wills don’t have to be made by an attorney and can feel a lot more personal. They also don’t require two witnesses to be considered valid. All you would need is someone who could verify...
The process of building a proper estate plan involves gathering loads of information, providing clear and concise directives and ensuring that all of your assets go to the beneficiaries of your choice. While it's possible that some parts of an estate plan don't apply...
Some people in Texas may assume that they do not need to create an estate plan because they have few assets. Others may simply procrastinate on creating a plan without recognizing the urgency of the task. Making an estate plan is important for both you and your...